My cousin Irina...

[Igor]

Today we celebrated the third birthday of Irina's daughter Katya, so both had a brief studio sessions... :)

D200, Nikon 28-70/2.8, 2x100W strobes, SB800 for backlight.

Comments and critique welcomed!

[Camarochas]

Perfect lighting!! Nice color, exposure. Really nice portrait.

Charlie

[Carlton]

Well done, Igor.
I like the pose and expression very much.
The lighting seems a bit flat..IMHO

[Igor]

Thanks Charlie and Carlton.
I did the flat lighting on purpose to "mild" the ...mmmm.... some imperfections :)

[HairyHaggis]

Nice composition Igor ... lovely skintones .... like the head tilt too ... it works.

[Igor]

thanks Steve... :cheers:

[chris72]

great portrait :clap:

[Igor]

thanks Chris.

[BARBARA LUKE]

What a pretty image....... love this portrait..... Barbara

[Igor]

Thanks Barbara.

[NZDoug]

This is a pleasing shot with a classic thunder cloud back ground, maybe a smidge gloomy for such a delightful subject.
Best back ground yet from you so far, imho.
This stlyist background "look" was developed by portrait painters.
Who did Blue Boy, was it Gainsborough?
Maybe subtle warming gel for the girls, next time, Igor?
Yer gettin good at these! :cheers:

[Igor]

Thanks Doug.
This background (and mood) was chosen by her, because "of her age" and "hard life" she had in past years.
Actually she didn't want to shoot at all :)

[NZDoug]

she got lucky, Igor.
Heres the classic "Blue Boy " background, only full length.
http://www.huntington.org/ArtDiv/BlueBoyPict.html
Dont let the girls push the artist around when it comes to background!
:cheers: